By Representative Costello of Newburyport and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Michael A. Costello and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (with the approval of the mayor and city council of the city of Newburyport) relative to authorizing the city of Newburyport to impose liens upon properties in the town of Newbury which connect to the water and sewer systems of the city. The Judiciary. [Local Approval Received.]

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By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, John D. Keenan, Brian A. Joyce, Barry R. Finegold and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to child safety. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, James M. Cantwell, Josh S. Cutler, Stephen L. DiNatale and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to welfare reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2290) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Richard Bravoco an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

By Representative Dempsey of Haverhill and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of Brian S. Dempsey and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Haverhill be authorized to appoint Scott Marchand as a fire fighter, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Costello of Newburyport and Senator O'Connor Ives, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3823) of Michael A. Costello and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Newburyport be authorized to establish a board of water and sewer commissioners consisting of five members and two alternates. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Sannicandro of Ashland and Senator Clark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to assist people with disabilities in realizing their rights and exercising their responsibilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 354) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Katherine M. Clark, Michael Barrett, William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy families and businesses . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 612) of Marc R. Pacheco, Anne M. Gobi, Michael R. Knapik, Michael F. Rush and other members of the General Court for legislation to further enhance efficiency and accountability of operations at local housing authorities. Housing.

By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Katherine M. Clark, Brian S. Dempsey, Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Claire D. Cronin and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strangulation. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Clark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Katherine M. Clark, Paul Brodeur, Donald H. Wong, Michael J. Rodrigues and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect our communities. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 707) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to further regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing to stimulate the extraction of natural gas. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Hedlund, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Robert L. Hedlund, Thomas M. Stanley, Martha M. Walz, John P. Fresolo and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent animal cruelty. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Jennifer L. Flanagan, William N. Brownsberger, Michael J. Rodrigues, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 973) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael A. Costello, Leonard Mirra and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Newburyport to impose liens upon properties in the town of Newbury which connect to the water and sewer systems of the city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Downing, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Benjamin B. Downing, Sal N. DiDomenico, John J. Lawn, Jr., William N. Brownsberger and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to screenings for congenital heart defects for newborns. Public Health.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1815) of Bruce E. Tarr, James J. Lyons, Jr., Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Diana DiZoglio(by vote of the town) for legislation to grant an easement at Rea's Pond Sewer Pump Station in the town of North Andover. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Therese Murray, Bruce E. Tarr, Katherine M. Clark and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile life with parole . The Judiciary.

By Mr. Lyons of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2024) of Tracy Watson and others for legislation to prohibit the Department of Public Health from collecting data on students relative to height, weight and body mass indexes. Public Health.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senatre, No. 2281) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jay Livingstone, Frank I. Smizik, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and to protect access to reproductive health care facilities. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3182) of Michael A. Costello and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to include service men and women who died in service while in a designated combat area as qualifying for the Medal of Liberty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael A. Costello and others for legislation to require certain telecommunications service companies to provide call center service assistance. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Leonard Mirra and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Marjorie Pettoruto, an employee of the Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.

By Representative Cronin of Easton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Claire D. Cronin, Thomas Kennedy and others relative to providing for home modifications and moving expenses for certain victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Costello of Newburyport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael A. Costello and Kathleen O'Connor Ives for legislation to authorize the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements and lease agreements to certain land and property in the city of Haverhill. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4223) of Leonard Mirra and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (by vote of the town) that the town of Merrimac be authorized to continue the employment of certain firefighters. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4224) of Leonard Mirra and Kathleen O'Connor Ives (by vote of the town) that the town of Merrimac be authorized to appoint special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day, Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to the disclosure of home addresses and telephone numbers of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. The Judiciary.

Personal Information

Profession:

Legislator

Spouse:

Jeff Ives

Pets:

Mo the Chihuahua

Career Highlights

Member of the Massachusetts Bar

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Pace Law School Environmental Litigation Clinic

Education & Public Service

Pace Law School, J.D.

Mount Holyoke College, B.A.

Burlington High School

Chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

Newburyport City Councillor at-Large, 2008 – Jan. 1, 2013

First Essex -- Consisting of the cities of Haverhill and Newburyport and the towns of Amesbury, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover, precincts 1 to 4, inclusive, and Salisbury in the county of Essex.